Another day another ceremony, must be Bali

Om' Swastiastu

Bali being the Island of the Gods, demands lots of ceremonies that run in a eternal cycle. Just as in life what goes around, comes around and once again we find ourselves with 'Tumpek Landep'. A day for blessing all things metal and mecahnical. Which of course is just about everything in the Sea Rovers dive centre.

So here is us, the piratical brethren, a motley assortment of Christian, Hindu and Muslim, all dressed in our temple best and ready to bless.

Captain Paul & Son, Pemuteran, NW Bali, Sea Rovers Dive Centre
Captain Paul & Son, Jr Captain Rhade

Captain Paul & his Piratical crew pray for working equipment, Pemuteran, NW Bali, Sea Rovers Dive Centre
Bless our equipment so it don't fail....

dive boat Cynical Seahorse receives a good blessing , Pemuteran, NW Bali, Sea Rovers Dive Centre
Captain Botac (Wayan Sudiarta) Blesses his vessel the 'Cynical Seahorse'

The Rusty Bucket also receives a good blessing , Pemuteran, NW Bali, Sea Rovers Dive Centre
And now blesses my vehicle, fondly known as the 'Rusty Bucket'

Captain Abdul, Pemuteran, NW Bali, Sea Rovers Dive Centre
Captain Abdul, doing his friendly hawker impression. "You want diving? Good price. Morning price. Special just for you." A cry fortunately much absent from the beaches of Pemuteran, Thank the Gods.

So, not only is our equipment regularly serviced and in tip top condition. Its is also thoroughly blessed.

Om Canti Canti Om
The Captain

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